As the House of Representatives breaks for the holidays, Senators are working overtime. Negotiators are racing to include U.S. border security measures into further aid for Israel and Ukraine.
In a surprise turn, Ukraine has gotten the green light for talks on joining the European Union. The embattled nation came away empty-handed from a summit in Brussels, however, as one country vetoed hopes of an aid package.
Top U.S. officials are visiting Israel. NTD has more on what National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan discussed with Israeli officials, and U.S. expectations regarding what should come next.
Topics in this episode include:
1. Senate Delays Holiday Break to Set Up Vote on Ukraine Funding
2. Analysis: Ariz. Crossing Overwhelmed, Impasse in Congress
3. House Passes NDAA Despite Policy Objections
4. GOP Chooses Former IDF Soldier to Replace Santos
5. Trump Wins Michigan Case, Will Be on Primary Ballot
6. EU Approves Ukraine Accession Talks, But Not Ukraine Aid
7. Putin Holds First Press Conference Since Ukraine War
8. EU: Seven Arrested Over Alleged Hamas Terror Plot
9. White House Pushes for ‘Lower Intensity’ Warfare
10. Israel Facing Increased International Pressure
11. IDF Recovers Bodies of Civilian, 2 Soldiers
12. Jewish Group Launches Pro-Palestinian Protests
13. Ohio Teen Charged for Plotting Synagogue Shooting
14. WH to Impose Inflation Penalty on Dozens of Drugs
15. FEC Rule to Allow Political Candidates to Pay Themselves
16. Analyzing Risks of Projected $16 Billion in Political Ads in 2024
17. Senate to Vote on Ukraine Funding, Border Security Next Week
18. Jury Deliberating Giuliani Defamation Case
19. NY: Former FBI Leader Sentenced to 50 Months
20. Manchin to Make Decision on 3rd Party Presidential Bid
21. RFK Jr. Says Ballot Restrictions Favor ‘Duopoly’
22. More Swing States Shifting Toward Trump: Poll
23. Christian Brothers Home-Schooled in Jungle
24. Bull Runs Through NJ Commuter Rail Station
25. Polar Bear Celebrates 17th Birthday in Illinois Zoo
